Formula 1 gossip

Monday, 5 June

Renault faces its “most difficult decision” over when to stop developing its struggling 2016 model – which has so far managed to get just one car into the top 10 – and plough its resources into 2017, according to team ambassador Alain Prost. (Autosport)

However, Prost says it is a “good surprise” to see how much of a step Renault has made this season with its engine, which powered Red Bull to victory in Spain. (Crash.net)

Williams deputy team principal Claire Williams says that her Formula 1 team has plenty to be proud of, despite not having been able to match rivals Mercedes or Ferrari.(Motorsport.com)

Manor racing director Dave Ryan says he is “still not up to speed” on his return to F1 this season after seven years away from the sport.(Autosport)